Brenda Carrillo, owner of Treasured Moments & Design Photography, now offers tables, chairs and linens for rent for your next gathering. Brenda also informs us now is the time to make your appointment for your senior portraits. You can reach her at 310-0406.

SUSANVILLE FARMERS MARKET

You can support your local farmers and ranchers from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday morning at the Lassen Land and Trails Trust's Certified Susanville Farmers Market at the historic railroad depot on Richmond Road. From a cup of coffee to that just-picked fresh produce to gifts, you will find it all at the Farmers Market. For more information, call 257-3252 or visit them online at llttweb.org.

BLUES & BREWS IN SUSANVILLE

The annual Blues & Brews festival will be held at Every Bloomin' Thing in Susanville, Saturday, Aug. 11. The concert, barbeque and microbrew tasting will feature live music by Inn Cahootes and Red Moon Band. Tickets are now on sale at Every Bloomin' Thing. This event is brought to you by the Lassen County Farm Bureau and many local sponsors.

ART IN THE GARDEN HOME TOUR

On Saturday, Aug. 18 is the annual Monticola Club’s Art in the Garden Home Tour. This year there will be five homes featured; some gardens are at homes that are more than 100 years old. Local artists will be displaying their work at each home along with refreshments and treasures. Tickets are now on sale at Every Bloomin' Thing, Leslie's Jewelry, Zaengle's Flooring & Home, Beauty Corral and Artisan Café.

SEAMLESS RAIN GUTTERS

Before long winter will be here. Now is the time to think about your gutters. WJR Construction owner Bill Rice informs us he now does seamless rain gutters. They are available in multiple colors. You can reach Bill at 249-2501.

STUFF THE BUS FOR KIDS

Lassen County Search and Rescue and Lassen Rural Bus (LRB) have teamed up to Stuff the Bus for kids in Lassen County. Now through Aug. 13 they are asking for help collecting backpacks and school supplies for needy children, and non-perishable food items for Crossroads Ministries.

When you donate a backpack, two school supplies or food items, you can ride the LRB for free through Aug. 13.

Donations may be dropped off at various locations throughout Lassen County.

NEED HELP WORKING OUT?

Just because it’s hot outside is no excuse for not getting in shape! Stop in at Anytime Fitness and meet their personal trainers, Stacy Engman and John Boneham, and get your own program started. You can stay cool but start looking hot in their up-to-date facility. Call 257-7770 or stop in at 2635 Main St. and let manager Deb Shuford show you around.

MICHE PARTY DAY!

Aug. 15 is National Miche Party Day! There will be one big party at Pizza Factory in Susanville from 6:30 to 9 p.m. It promises to be Susanville’s biggest purse event yet. Call Lori Cooley to register and invite your friends at 251-6169.

REMODELING KFC

If you have been by Kentucky Fried Chicken, you'll notice they are remodeling the building. The drive through is still open, however the inside of the restaurant is not.

FRESH NEW COAT OF PAINT

Speaking of remodeling or sprucing up, Hart’s Cafe is also getting a fresh new coat of paint.

FARMERS AGENT COMPLETES COURSE

Samuel Glass has recently completed a five-day Career Agents Course at the University of Farmers training facility in Agoura Hills, Calif.The course is designed to enhance the professional skills of Farmers Agents. Sam is offering insurance services through Farmers; he is located inside Milwood Florist at 2020 Main St., Susanville.You may reach Sam at 251-7201 or his email sglass@farmersagent.com.